Furthermore, manual wheelchairs can facilitate improved social interaction and integration. They allow individuals with cerebral palsy to participate in activities with family and friends, promoting a sense of belonging and community. Additionally, using a manual wheelchair can foster a sense of achievement and independence, empowering users to move freely and engage with their surroundings.

Conclusion

“When someone becomes so debilitated that they are bed-bound, caregivers are bending over beds to assist with bathing, changing briefs and changing bed pads and sheets,” she says. “Hospital beds relieve strain for caregivers by raising the entire bed to a height that enables appropriate care of the patient.”